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Stage of Phantoms

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Welcome to Hope's Lounge!

It's the ideal gig for a startup musician like yourself. They have challenges every Friday that you can take on regardless of skill level, a bunch of local patrons who are too tired from the bustling city life to complain if you screw up a solo, and free snacks for all the performers. The perfect place to pick up a few tricks and get your mistakes done and over with, because in a few years you plan to be out of this dump and onto new horizons. You can forget all about the other musicians and find your footing in the real world; a famous rock star, keeping your origins on the down low, and enjoying all the perks of fame.

A real great place to start. You can be yourself, you can let down all your personas here, forget all the ways you present yourself at your day job. Maybe even make a few friends and learn the art of stage presence.

But nothing lasts forever.

And this particular Friday Challenge, you're going to find out what lurks in the dark corners of the lounge. You're going to be thrown into Encegow's secret underworld, fighting for your life alongside your bandmates.

As the monsters that stalk your city's night start to pour out in droves, you're going to have to make a stand. You're going to have to decide if you love these people and this lounge, enough to save it. But are you willing to pay the ultimate price? While your own past in the city haunts you, urging you to run and never look back?

This is the Stage of Phantoms. Monsters of shadow and monsters of memory will follow your every step. Good luck, little rock star. You'll need it.

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⋆⁺｡˚⋆˙‧₊☽ 叶明丫 | Male | He/Him | 35 | September 23 ☾₊‧˙⋆˚｡⁺⋆

⋆⁺｡˚⋆˙‧₊☽ Intro ☾₊‧˙⋆˚｡⁺⋆
Heir apparent of Ye Wishworks, a famous high end music shop specializing in in house made string instruments, Ye MengYa lives and breaths music. As one of the older regulars of the Hope's Lounge, he mostly mentors the younger musicians and helps tune and repair their instruments. They say that Ye MengYa offering to personally craft you an instrument is a sign that you will be one of the ones who will go on to have successful careers outside of the Lounge. Very rarely does he take the stage but sometimes a Goth Visual Kei Band by the name of Death Struggle will take the stage to show any cocky upstarts their place, supported by the stalwart bassist, MENG.

⋆⁺｡˚⋆˙‧₊☽ Personality ☾₊‧˙⋆˚｡⁺⋆
With a blank face for most emotions, most assume that Ye MengYa doesn't quite care about most matters. Which would be true. He's apathetic about most things in life and has long since grown jaded about all manner of things, never quite as energetic as the rest of his band about performances and always world-weary when conversing with his mentees. While behind the counter of Ye Wishworks, he wraps that indifference even tighter around himself, only acting with the perfunctory kindness expected of him as someone providing a service. He finds joy in the small things though, from simply sitting in the various Hopes Lounge performances to hanging out with his bandmates, Ye MengYa is a bit of a mystery that doesn't want to be solved.
He has an odd naming sense, but its kind of funny so no one really stops him.

⋆⁺｡˚⋆˙‧₊☽ Personality Type ☾₊‧˙⋆˚｡⁺⋆
INFJ | 5w6 - The Observer | Quandrix College (Blue/Green)


⋆⁺｡˚⋆˙‧₊☽ Description ☾₊‧˙⋆˚｡⁺⋆

The definition of a sickly young master, Ye MengYa very rarely makes any effort to make himself look at any way shape or form presentable. With perpetual half lidded eyes decorated with heavy bags, and unkempt hair that hasn't seen the bristle of a brush in years, he certainly doesn't look like a heir to one of the most influential music shop. Truly, he just puts on whatever is closest to him, uncarring about how sloppy he may look. The only time when he really puts in any effort into his appearance is whenever he preforms with Death Struggle

[]Height: 177 (5'10)
[]Weight: 52kg (120lbs)
[]Skin Tone: Peach
[]Hair Style: Tied into a lazy braid - unstyled when preforming
[]Hair Colour: Black - wears a purple wig when preforming
[]Eye Colour: Brown - blue contacts when preforming
[]Clothes: Usually throws on a band-t and cargo pants, fishnet clothes if he's feeling fancy. If it doesn't impede his movements, great. Please search up JILUKA if you want a general idea of performance outfit vibes w
[]Accessories: The one thing he won't compromise on is wearing platform boots that make using his rollator almost impossible
[]Other:
Owns a Wheelchair named Meng'er (艨儿), a Rollator named A'Meng (阿蒙) and a pair of Cuff Crutches named XiaoMeng(小梦)


⋆⁺｡˚⋆˙‧₊☽ Instruments ☾₊‧˙⋆˚｡⁺⋆
MengMeng (猛朦) - Double Bass | Meng (盟) - Electric Bass | MengYa (萌雅) - Cello

⋆⁺｡˚⋆˙‧₊☽ Magic Type ☾₊‧˙⋆˚｡⁺⋆
Black

⋆⁺｡˚⋆˙‧₊☽ History ☾₊‧˙⋆˚｡⁺⋆
Born to an old family that had a long history of instrument making and repairing, Ye MengYa was brought up with music. Classically trained from a young age, he learned to play and make the various instruments that littered around the workshop. His first instrument was the violin but he only started to take music seriously when he got his hands on a cello, the start of everything. He quickly climbed up the youth rankings and cemented himself as an up and coming talent within the classical world, setting his sights on securing a place on the national symphonic orchestra. But the higher he climbed the less fulfilled he felt. It didn't really matter in the long run if he won this competition or that, if his client was the fist chair for some symphony or the third. He was growing tired of it all, the work, the pressure, the expectations of it all.
It started with moments where his fingers froze. Nothing weird, cramps where an every day phenomenon. Double vision wasn't anything weird and the pins and needles living in his limbs were from being stuck in one position for so long. Sure having a high heart rate wasn't weird or odd but was it supposed to be at 160 when he was sitting down? He was found not even a week later catatonic in his workshop. Guillain-Barre, the hospital declared, not the worst case they had seen but not pretty either. It would be difficult to return to his old life, the syndrome having progressed quite far before he was finally admitted, so all Ye MingYa could do was try. Try to return to that hellish life by forcing his legs to walk without without support. To become the picture perfect heir. To subject himself to scrutiny. Again.
Not going to therapy was the easiest decision he had ever made
He had frequented Hope's Lounge when he was younger, so returning to that place only felt natural. That was when he had felt free, when he was still young and hopeful for what music could give him. Maybe he would find a reason to continue with music in the very place where he had cultivated that passion

⋆⁺｡˚⋆˙‧₊☽ Sexuality ☾₊‧˙⋆˚｡⁺⋆
Aro-Gay - Indulges in the occasional hookups but nothing beyond that

⋆⁺｡˚⋆˙‧₊☽ Voice Claim ☾₊‧˙⋆˚｡⁺⋆
Sawashiro Miyuki

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fємαℓє – 26 – ѕєρтємвєя 16тн – αвяσѕєχυαℓ – "ѕнσятιє"

◆ Personality ◇
ENTP-A | 8w7

Confident, charismatic and authentic, Leto has always strived for independence, freedom and self-preservation, having a relaxed personality and friendly, albeit chilled, persona. Although she has been called careless and occasionally obnoxious, her adaptability and compassion allows her to be empathetic and easy going. She thrives on spontaneity and new experiences rather than rigid order and structured routine, but can sometimes be overcontrolling and thoughtless by shutting others down for her own need to have variety and constant change. Her role in social groups can quickly flip from inclusive to domineering, despite her natural leadership skills and persuasive nature. Leto is a hard worker and has respect for all musicians, particularly those with experience, but tends to burnout after frequent intense rehearsals, practices and gigs without breaks

◆ Description ◇
𖡼‬ Height: 5'2
𖡼‬ Weight: 121 lbs
𖡼‬ Skin Tone: Warm beige
𖡼‬ Eye Colour: Pecan brown, #4A2511
𖡼‬ Hair Colour: Dirty-blonde, sun-bleached honey
𖡼‬ Hair Style: Half-up half-down with small braids when performing, without when not
𖡼‬ Clothes: Urban boho meets surf style. Her wardrobe will vary, but always a navy jacket
𖡼‬ Accessories: Two cheap gold, rings on her right hand and four on her left and a hearing aid
𖡼‬ Other: A packet of cigarettes that she almost never uses and small, comical bandages on her face

◆ Instrument(s) ◇
Her usual and most well-performed instrument will always be the bass guitar. Transitioning from the acoustic, briefly to the ukulele then finally to the bass, she has always been more talented playing the guitar than any other instrument since she first picked it up, and the only explanation as to why she will constantly tape bruised and blistered fingertips after hours of practice

◆ Type of Magic ◇
n/a

◆ History ◇
Growing up with a creative family, it was only natural and a matter of time before Leto was sorted into music. She had first found fondness for the drums–what child wouldn't love to smash pots and pans together–and by the age of nine, she had a teacher, playing alongside her brother who performed guitar. However, after a tragic accident that left her deaf in her right ear by the time she attended middle school, her love for music dwindled and the drum kit was moved to the back of the garage to collect dust. Despite much attempt to revive her passion, it was only after her brother abandoned the strings for woodwind, however, that started to play again. But this time, using his guitar, learning through videos, clips and movie scenes until she could convince her brother to teach her. Throughout high school and college, Leto transitioned between different bands and venues until she discovered Hope's Lounge. A true plethora of talent, creativity and excitement. Perfect.

◆ Voice Claim ◇
Sarah Cameron/Madelyn Cline

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@Comfygazing, @Leaf~
Accepted! (Not the bassists... Anything but the bassists...)

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res?

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Feng Xiaojie | Resplendent Flautist | 24 | 15th February


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Instrument(s): Bamboo Flute (Dizi), Guzheng

Type of Magic: [Summoning, Elemental, White, or Black. Put N/A if magicless. Keep in mind your character won't unlock magic until later in the plot.]

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res?

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Name:
Shuto Kohaku
♪ -‘shoe’- ♪
(and he hates it)

Gender:
Male

Age: 23

Birthday:
February 29 21st


Personality:
Introverted, yet more towards an ambivert. He’s got ambition, but perhaps not enough motivation for it. He’ll think more than three times before acting, and has a habit of speaking the first half of a sentence, then reconsider and hold off on the last half. Well versed at sneaking around and eavesdropping.

Personality Type:
ISTP


Description:


[]Height: 183cm
[]Weight: 63 kg
[]Skin Tone: pale
[]Hair Style: in pic
[]Hair Colour: black, with a streak of dyed white on right side
[]Eye Colour: black and yellow (color contacts)
[]Clothes: grunge style or just a plain hoodie and sweatpants
[]Accessories: n/a
[]Other:


Instrument(s):
Keyboard (piano), Violin.

Type of Magic:
White

History:
Kohaku was from an average family, picking up on different instruments thanks to his siblings. At first it was a hobby, which spiralled into an obsession and fixation on music. After refusing to go to a more academically oriented school, he chose a scholarship to a music institution.Yet not all musical careers are successful. He believes, like most other musicians, that he does not possess talent, instead, has just put time into his passion.

Sexuality:
Bisexual

Voice Claim:
Shunichi Toki

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res pls :3

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res too, I can't decide who to put in

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Res plz

Res <3

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Name: Aria Fusilis

Gender: Female

Age: 19

Birthday: January 17


Personality: Aria is a chipper, carefree individual who does not burden herself with the worry of everyday life. Despite her apparent unawareness, Aria is extremely clever and witty and enjoys cracking jokes. On the stage, she can be a bit of an eccentric, with her witty personality and unique outfit. If there is one thing she takes seriously, it is her art. Aria is dedicated to not only music, but also sculpting and metalworking.



Description: [Short summary, link to an image, or picrew here.]
[]Height: 5’ 6”
[]Weight: 138 lbs
[]Skin Tone: White
[]Hair Style: Ponytail
[]Hair Colour: Dirty Blonde
[]Eye Colour: Gold
[]Clothes: Aria wears a patched up gray sweater and torn jeans when not performing but when she is, she wears a handmade, shoddy set of brass armor with bright patches of corrosion and glass lenses, making it appear as if she is some sort of steampunk creation.
[]Accessories: A pair of small copper earrings
[]Other:


Instrument(s): Trumpet, Saxaphone

Type of Magic: The ability to generate molten metal from her hands and mold it as if she was sculpting clay to create a variety of tools.

History:
WIP

Sexuality: Straight